Nepal 1/2 Anna Revenue Stamp, First Issue

Name: Nepal 1/2 Anna Revenue Stamp, First Issue
Brand: Nepal

Nepal · 1881 · 1/2 Anna

This is the first revenue stamp issued by Nepal, featuring a denomination of 1/2 Anna. The central design consists of the Nepalese coat of arms, prominently displaying crossed kukri daggers beneath a royal headdress, all enclosed within an ornate circular frame. The inscription is in Devanagari script.

Issued during the Rana dynasty, this stamp represents the formalization of Nepal's fiscal and administrative systems in the late 19th century. Revenue stamps were used to collect taxes on legal documents and transactions.

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revenue coat-of-arms weaponry crossed-kukris

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$150

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$100

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$60

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$30

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$10

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.